At the 2nd #BEFF, one message emerged: turning ocean ambition into action through stronger connections between science, innovation and investment. Science-based metrics and cross-sector collaboration emerged as key enablers of effective ocean action. 🔗 bit.ly/3QcRtgg

The Commission participated in "Riding the Wave: Advancing the EU Ocean Pact" in Cyprus Beyond producing data, ocean science must ensure knowledge is understood, shared and used, across communities, sectors and decision-makers 🔗Read more: bit.ly/4uWPwDv

CIESM Workshop 55 on Mediterranean tropicalization bringing together experts from across the basin to assess accelerating ecosystem change driven by warming, marine heatwaves and the spread of alien species via the Suez Canal. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/48FAZ6o

CIESM is proud to join the MBSHC Conference as observer under its renewed MoU with IHO. On Day 1, Dr. K.Rasoulzadegan presented Prism, CIESM’s 3D marine data visualisation platform. A further step in cooperation for better ocean data and knowledge. __ 🔗 bit.ly/3NBE7sV

CIESM in Venise A clear message emerged: go beyond incremental change, strengthen coordinated long-term approaches, and embed inclusiveness across disciplines and the science–policy interface so knowledge translates into action. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3PsbEq1

Yelkouan update 🇬🇷 Tagged in Feb, several birds are still transmitting! Most moved to the Black Sea, while B & E are already returning to islands to breed. This mirrors what we observed in 2024 during the same period. 🔗 Explore the map: bit.ly/3PM05d5

CIESM invited to the European Parliament 🇪🇺 Presenting over a century of science-based, depoliticised cooperation as a model to strengthen Mediterranean partnerships within the EU Ocean Pact. To read more: bit.ly/3OOwqQ7 __ #EUOceanPact #sdg4med #CIESM #Mediterranean

Polar Symposium 2026 🌍 Opened today, uniting top scientists & organisations. Discussions highlight independent, open, interdisciplinary science addressing polar changes, echoing CIESM’s vision for collaborative marine research & global cooperation. 🔗 bit.ly/4tVmWme

CIESM participated in the workshop “European Digital Ocean Systems Evolution 2028–2034,” 🪩 Our colleagues contributed scientific insights to discussions on interoperable ocean knowledge, data stewardship and digital innovation. We thank the organizers for this expert exchange

GPS-GSM transmitters deployed on yelkouan shearwaters in the Gulf of Kalloni (Greece), in collaboration with Elliniki Ornithologiki Etaireia. Data will document movements between the Mediterranean & Black Sea and may reveal new breeding sites. 📍 Live tracking maps coming soon

New CIESM Workshop Monograph No. 53: the Mediterranean as an “ocean of gradients” and new approaches to map and visualize high-resolution marine data in 3D. 📖 Read more: bit.ly/46EuQGz Open-access CIESM 3D tool coming online soon!

On International Day of Women & Girls in Science, CIESM highlights women’s growing role in fisheries & marine science. In CIESM WM 2018, O. Kafaf noted the key role of women in building trust & fostering participatory fisheries management. 📖 pp. 58–70: bit.ly/4rPy5Ds

✨ As we enter 2025–2026, CIESM shares a message of confidence with its community. For over a century & across borders, CIESM has upheld free and shared science. 🎥 Discover our CIESM 2025 recap: youtube.com/watch?v=WRi-3FR7… Wishing you an excellent holiday season! — The CIESM team

Last week in Lisbon, the Ocean and Human Health conference highlighted the links between ocean systems, climate regulation, food security and human health, including emerging evidence on microplastics and potential health risks. Read more: cndo.sgeconomia.gov.pt/

On 1–2 Dec 2025, experts from 10 Mediterranean countries came together to share results from the SHARKnowledge program, discuss tagging missions, and plan future campaigns for shark research & conservation Read more: ciesm.org/scientific-meeting…

🌐 The #ACCOBAMS family gathers in Limassol for #MOP9 - reaffirming commitment to protect cetaceans and their habitats through science, collaboration & unity. #MarineConservation #Biodiversity #MOP9

🌊 CIESM Workshop 54 – Enhancing coastal knowledge Experts from across the Mediterranean met in Cyprus to discuss how high-resolution morpho-bathymetric data can improve coastal management — from habitat mapping and marine archaeology to coastal hazards and Digital Twin tools.

Yelkovan kuşlarına (Boğaz’da sürüler halinde denize paralel uçan kuşlar) Ekim ayında verici takılmış. Ben yelkovanları izlemeyi çok severim, sabah vapurla işe giderken mutluluk kaynaklarımdan biri. :) Güzergahlarını interaktif olarak takip edebilirsiniz: ciesm.org/our-science/progra…

🛰️ Follow the Yelkouan shearwaters in real time! Early data from CIESM’s latest mission in the Istanbul Strait reveal new routes. Some birds are heading northeast of Türkiye for the first time, while others use the Sea of Marmara to rest and feed. 🔗 bit.ly/43CpU3l

TÜDAV President Prof. Dr. Bayram Öztürk delivered a presentation at the Lionfish in the Mediterranean III, organized by Elafonisos Eco. Regarding the event, Prof. Dr. Öztürk said: “I’m glad to be part of Lionfish in the Mediterranean III, where science, policy and gastronomy join forces to protect our sea. Proud to contribute to a collective effort for a healthier, more resilient Mediterranean” TÜDAV Başkanı Prof. Dr. Bayram Öztürk, Elafonisos Eco tarafından düzenlenen III. Akdeniz Aslan Balığı Etkinliği’nde bir sunum gerçekleştirdi. Prof. Dr. Öztürk, etkinlikle ilgili olarak; “Bilim, politika ve gastronominin denizlerimizi korumak için bir araya geldiği bu anlamlı çalışmaya katkı sunmak benim için gurur verici. Daha temiz, sağlıklı ve güçlü bir Akdeniz için hep birlikte çalışıyoruz” diye konuştu. #LionfishMed #ElafonisosEco #AslanBalığı #Akdeniz #Denizlerimiz #TÜDAV #LionfishMed #ElafonisosEco #elafonisoseco @MedScienceCom #hcmr @UNISG